Medical Assistant I

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

27d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care in coordination with clinicians. Conducts basic office-based medical tasks and performs basic clinical procedures to include injection and medication administrations. Cleans, sterilizes, and stocks exam rooms and medical equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of relevant experience in customer service in a healthcare setting, including work as a medical receptionist or roles involving patient customer care in a medical office, hospital, nursing home, home health agency, or a closely related area.
• Must obtain Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification or registration or have the ability to obtain it within 6 months of employment and maintain active certification as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of employment.
• Eligible for certification or registration through one of the following: American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a college healthcare environment.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course of study.
• 2 years of relevant experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, hospital, nursing home, home health agency, or a closely related area.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care activities daily.
• Transfers patients from reception area to exam rooms, measures vital signs, obtains height and weight, interviews patients for medical history, and updates health information in the EHR.
• Administers medications and injections as directed by a clinician.
• Performs basic procedures including EKGs, vision/hearing screening, ear lavage, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, swabs, and fitting orthopedic supplies.
• Prepares patients for exams and explains procedures.
• Assists and/or chaperones providers during exams.
• Documents care activities in the EHR.
• Greets patients and provides assistance and direction.
• Answers telephone and responds to routine inquiries or transfers calls.
• Obtains electronic signatures for consent to treat.
• Assists with inventory and office equipment maintenance.
• Stocks patient care areas as needed.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes exam rooms and medical instruments per infection control policies.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Completes continuing education as required by certifying board and department policy.
• May assist in training student worker nursing assistants.
• Participates on committees as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED